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Does Medicare cover abdominal aortic aneurysm screening?
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Covered: Part B
Yes, Medicare Part B covers a one-time abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound if you're at risk because you have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysms, or you're a man between 65 and 75 who has smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your lifetime.
Medicare Part B covers the abdominal aortic aneurysm screening only with a referral from your health care provider, and only once in your lifetime.
Medicare Part B charges you nothing for the abdominal aortic aneurysm screening if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment.
| Fact | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who covers it | Part B, as a preventive service | Medicare.gov |
| What it is | A screening ultrasound that checks for aneurysms (bulges in blood vessels) in the abdominal area | Medicare.gov |
| Who's at risk | A family history of abdominal aortic aneurysms, or a man 65 to 75 who has smoked at least 100 cigarettes in his lifetime | Medicare.gov |
| Referral | Required from your health care provider (a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist) | Medicare.gov; CMS |
| How often | Once in your lifetime if you're at risk | Medicare.gov |
| What you pay | Nothing if your provider accepts assignment; no copayment, coinsurance or deductible | Medicare.gov; CMS |
What is a Medicare abdominal aortic aneurysm screening?
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings check for aneurysms (bulges in blood vessels) in the abdominal area. Medicare Part B covers an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound if you're at risk, as one of its preventive services.
Who qualifies for Medicare abdominal aortic aneurysm screening?
You must get a referral from your health care provider, and you're considered at risk if either of these applies:
- You have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
- You're a man between 65 and 75 and have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your lifetime.
Who can refer me, and how often is the screening covered?
CMS's preventive services guide for providers says the referral must come from a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist, and that the screening is for people with Medicare Part B who haven't had a previous abdominal aortic aneurysm screening under Medicare. Medicare Part B covers the screening once in your lifetime if you're at risk.
What do I pay for abdominal aortic aneurysm screening with Medicare?
You pay nothing for the screening if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment, and CMS lists no copayment, coinsurance or deductible for it. Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare doesn't cover, or more often than Medicare covers them, which could mean extra costs for you, so ask what Medicare will cover.
What if I need more tests after the screening?
Medicare Part B covers diagnostic non-laboratory tests, like CT scans, MRIs, X-rays and PET scans, when your provider orders them to find or treat a medical problem. After you meet the Part B deductible ($283 in 2026), you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for these tests in your doctor's office or an independent diagnostic testing facility, plus a hospital copayment if you get the test at a hospital as an outpatient. See what Medicare covers for MRI and CT scans.
Does Medicare Advantage cover abdominal aortic aneurysm screening?
Medicare Advantage Plans must cover all medically necessary services that Original Medicare covers, and plans may also offer extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn't cover. Plans may have different out-of-pocket costs for certain services and may require you to use providers in the plan's network for non-emergency care, so check with the plan about where to get the screening.
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